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Image: Cecil P. WhittAll images used with explicit permission by the photographers
Far off the beaten path in southern Nevada’s Clark County lies an
ancient treasure surprisingly few know about: Little Finland, also
called the Hobgoblin’s Playground. Dragons and other mythic beasts of
yore seem to have turned to stone here, reminding us of times long gone
by. Witness these beautiful sandstone formations turn red, orange and
golden in the fading sunlight.Enraptured by the prehistoric beast:Photo:
Image: Isabel SynnatschkeThe little ancient elephant:Photo:
Image: Isabel SynnatschkeA hobgoblin portrait:Photo:
Image: Isabel SynnatschkeHaving a giant discussion:Photo:
Image: Ian Parker Shadow play of devilish beasts:Photo:
Image: Philippe Schuler
Like the Valley of Fire, only 30 km away as the crow flies, Little
Finland features red sandstone formations that were formed by shifting
sand dunes millions of years ago when dinosaurs still roamed the earth.
So comparing these formations with prehistoric beasts is actually not
that far-fetched.
The dunes were formed by a process known as Aeolian erosion, named
after the Greek god of wind, Aeolus. Wind, though less powerful than
water, unleashes its full force in vast, arid regions and can erode,
transport and deposit materials. Over time, the sand cements into rock
and is further shaped by the wind, leaving us with the incredible
formations at Little Finland that we see today.
Though most visitors try to reach Little Finland an hour before
sunset to play with the hobgoblins while basked in the red light of the
fading sun, those who can stomach the soaring temperatures and sun will
get some beautiful shots as well.Red sandstone silhouettes:Photo:
Image: Philippe SchulerDragon or prehistoric dachshund?Photo:
Image: Fritz ZehrerDouble portrait with fist in the mouth?Photo:
Image: Fritz ZehrerA peculiar extinct beast of yore: Photo:
Image: Fritz Zehrer
Pros arrive at sunset to witness the way the sun’s rays turn the
sandstone formations into a sea of red, orange and yellow and then camp
out in their cars or a tent to sleep under the vast sky and stars.
Getting up at the crack of dawn will pay off for watching the sun rise
behind the fairytale giants.The little dinosaur - don't miss Big Nose in the background:Photo:
Image: Philippe SchulerA heart of gold:Photo:
Image: Ian ParkerLook into my eye...Photo:
Image: Isabel Synnatschke Like a giant mud vase – or an elephant in quick sand?Photo:
Image: Ian Parker
Getting to this magical place is unfortunately a little more
difficult than using fairy dust. Visitors really need an all-terrain
vehicle and a tendency for roughing it if they want to enjoy this
natural miracle. Unlike the Valley of Fire, Little Finland is not a
state park and therefore the facilities usually associated with one are
not available.
Here’s how you’d get to Little Finland: About five miles from
Mesquite, take I-15 exit 112 towards Riverside/Bunkerville (about 1 hr
from Las Vegas). Follow directions for Gold Butte Backcountry Byway and
take a right onto it. This paved road turns into a dirt road after a few
miles.
Follow signs for “Devil’s Throat” – a sinkhole. Where the road forks,
take the right branch and follow it until it turns into Mud Wash, the
river bed you will drive on. Follow it for a few miles and take the
right branch again where it forks. This should lead you to Little
Finland.Since recently, white sediment covering the area has given it the look of a waterscape... Photo:
Image: Cecil P. Whitt... and suddenly "Little Finland" makes sense:Photo:
Image: Cecil P. Whitt
A word of caution to those planning a first visit: The sandstone
formations at Little Finland are very fragile, so tread carefully or
they may be lost forever. Little Finland’s inaccessibility is what’s
saved it so far and it’s probably just as well that it is missing from
most maps and travel guides.
Sources: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5